Best Sourdough Pecan Drop Biscuits Recipes

GRANDMA'S SOURDOUGH BISCUITS

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My grandma makes these every time we go over for dinner. I got my starter from her, so I too make these every couple weeks when I need to use up some starter. They are really fast and easy, and taste delicious right out of the oven.

Provided by pollen

Categories Breads

Time 22m

Yield 8 biscuits

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 cup flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/3 cup margarine or 1/3 cup butter, cold
1 cup sourdough starter

Steps:

Sift together flour, salt, baking powder and baking soda.
Cut in the margarine or butter.
Mix in sourdough starter.
Turn out dough onto lightly floured board.
Knead a few times, until all of the flour is mixed in.
Pat/roll dough to 3/4" and cut out biscuits; place them on an ungreased baking sheet.
Bake at 425°F for 12-15 minutes, until slightly brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 91.3, Fat 3.9, SaturatedFat 0.8, Sodium 286.8, Carbohydrate 12.2, Fiber 0.4, Protein 1.7

SOURDOUGH PECAN DROP BISCUITS

Sourdough Pecan Drop Biscuits image

A quick and easy way to use your sourdough starter. Yummy for breakfast or just a snack. Add a little grated orange or lemon zest for a burst of citrus flavor.

Provided by Donna M.

Categories Sourdough Breads

Time 27m

Yield 12-15 biscuits

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup shortening
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
1 egg, beaten
1 cup sourdough starter
1/4 cup melted butter or 1/4 cup margarine
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon

Steps:

Mix together flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda and 1 1/2 Tbsp sugar.
Using a pastry blender or fork, cut in shortening until mixture remsembles coarse crumbs.
Stir in pecans.
Add beaten egg to sourdough starter and add all at once to dry mixture, stirring with a fork just until mixed.
Drop by heaping spoonfuls onto greased baking sheet.
Bake at 425 degrees F for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown.
Immediately upon removing from oven, brush with melted butter and sprinkle with with a mixture of the remaining sugar and cinnamon.
You could drizzle with a powdered sugar glaze instead of the cinnamon-sugar topping, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171.6, Fat 11.9, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 27.8, Sodium 217, Carbohydrate 14.6, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 3.9, Protein 2.3

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